Pathway III

FAST TRACK comprehensive curriculum designed for individuals with a minimum of two years of institutional foodservice management experience. Upon successful completion of the three NTR courses (NTR105, NTR223, and NTR240), students must send an email to nutrition@centralaz.edu to confirm their personal information. The email must include: First and Last Name / CACID Number /Mailing Address. After receiving this email, a Certificate of Completion from Central Arizona College will be mailed to student.

Pathway I

Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program (formerly known as Dietary Manager Training Program) designed for individuals that do not have two years of institution foodservice management experience.Major Code: 1326

Approved since 1988 by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). The ANFP Program Review Committee has granted full approval to the online Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program (formerly known as Dietary Manager Training Program) through August 21, 2018.

Graduation and National Exams

Description and Career InformationThe Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program (formerly known as Dietary Manager Training Program) consists of 12 credits of food and nutrition courses and 4 credits (150 hours) of practical experience. The entire program may be completed online in 3 semesters part-time.

CDM, CFPPs are nationally recognized experts at managing food service operations. Many work in healthcare, nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, senior living communities, or hospitals. Some work in correctional facilities, schools, and the military. Others work for corporations. Certified Dietary Managers are trained and qualified to manage menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and much more. http://www.anfponline.org/become-a-cdm/cdm-cfp-career-info

• A minimum of one third of the credits completed at CAC• Completion of the courses outlined including internship• Meet all transfer credit requirements (if applicable)• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale• Payment of all financial obligations owed to the college

DM Internship Information

The DM Internship requires a minimum of 150 hours of practical experience coordinated by the Dietetic Education Program Director and RD/Facilitator. From the 150 hours, 50 must be supervised by the RD/Facilitator. Additionally, the intern must document at least 100 hours compiling a portfolio that will be submitted to the CAC RD/Instructor of record.

Prior to beginning the internship experience, interns are required to register in NTR156 Foundations of Dietary Manager Internship. NTR156 is a two-credit class offered online. This class provides the foundation required to successfully complete the internship by identifying rotation facilities and RD/Facilitator(s). The course emphasizes the legal and ethical aspects specific to internships for nutrition professionals.

National Certification (Credentialing Exam)Students who complete the certificate are eligible to earn two credentials, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), by taking a National Certification Exam offered by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. This exam is offered year-round at more than 200 approved computer testing centers. Please refer to Exam Candidate Handbook.

The Central Arizona College Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program (formerly known as Dietary Manager Training Program) has been approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.